Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill
3461 N Clark St, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 14, 2025
16
Inspections on record
10
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on May 14, 2025
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN MIDDLE BASIN AND RIGHT BASIN ARE DRAINING OR IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 29, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 12, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 1, 2014 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill — questions
- Did Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill pass its last health inspection?
- Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill at 3461 N Clark St was inspected on May 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHE
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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